Product Development: Project Cost Estimate
As a product development firm we receive weekly inquiries from entrepreneurs looking to develop their idea. We love speaking with these entrepreneurs because their enthusiasm is contagious! There is always…
The Menehune Mount Is Now On Kickstarter
This past November our President and Chief 3D Officer, Collin Kobayashi, had the honor of participating as mentor for the Menehune Hat Clip team at Startup Weekend Honolulu. The Menehune Hat…
Startup Connector: Hardware Startups Are Gaining Momentum
Silicon Valley, and much of the startup community, has been enthralled with software for years, but the tides are turning and hardware startups are gaining momentum. Investors are taking hardware…
Failure: An Essential Part Of Invention And Success
Failure is inevitable, however it is how we handle this failure that shapes our future. “90% of startups fail,” yet many entrepreneurs who experience failure would rather bury their head…
“Aspire to Inspire” — Guest Bloggers Welcome
Are you a startup business expert? An entrepreneur looking to inspire others? Interested in all things 3D printing related? An intellectual property wiz? We would love to extend an invitation…
Encouraging Our Future Engineers & Innovators
National Engineers Week is just around the corner—February 21st to 27th—this is a time to celebrate engineers and encourage our future generations of engineers and innovators. By now we all…
When It Comes To Your Startup’s IP—Timing Is Everything
It is always best to set up rigorous intellectual property (IP) practices from Day One, but more often than not it gets pushed to the side for ‘later’. If you…
Business Accelerators, Incubators & Co-Working Spaces—Which is Best?
Launching a startup? Scaling your current business? There are tons of resources available to entrepreneurs out there. However, finding the exact resources to fit your precise needs can be slightly…
Startup Connector: Cohort #2 Application Available
If you missed the Startup Connector application for our first cohort, don’t fret! The application for our second cohort is available. We are currently in the process of evaluating applications…
The Single Most Important Piece Of Advice A Startup Needs To Hear
Starting a business is hard and each business comes with its own unique set of challenges; however, there are universal pieces of advice that span industry, geography, and demographics. We…